Album Reviews

Julie Byrne Not Even Happiness Reviewed by: Ziggy Merritt Transience is defined by fleeting moments that inevitably fade into the background. Since debuting in 2014, New York based songwriter, Julie Byrne has lived a transient life, one that’s taken her from Buffalo to Read More

Brantley Gilbert The Devil Don’t Sleep Reviewed by: Lauren Rosier I’ve said this before and I’ve come to realize this as a music fan and professional- the opening song on an album is critical. You want to open with a bang and the 32-year-old country star, Brantley Gilbert, does Read More

A Valley Son Sunset Park Reviewed By: Lauren Rosier For a band that’s barely a year old, Brooklyn’s A Valley Son sound like seasoned musicians. The band’s polished, yet rough around the edges, roots-y vibe fits in well in multiple genre scenes with a knack for great Read More

Fred Thomas Changer Reviewed by: Max Miller Like many artists, Fred Thomas’s career has been one of synthesis. With his seminal group Saturday Looks Good To Me, he synthesized the summery feel of ‘60s pop with the wallflower charm of groups like Beat Happening. His solo career Read More

JAX Funny Reviewed by: Lauren Rosier After New Jersey native, JAX, placed as the 3rd runner up in season 14 of  American Idol, she was poised to get started on her music career. But a thyroid cancer diagnosis temporarily stopped her career in its tracks. Following the removal of Read More

Red Porch Kid Rocketship Reviewed by: Tiffany Taylor Red Porch Kid is the solo moniker of Michael Stovall (Jackson Jones), a musician/producer based in Nashville, Tennessee. Rocketship is the first LP from Stovall and it is an ambient, sweet collection of tunes that is calming Read More